The Milagro Beanfield War

The Milagro Beanfield War

1988 · 117 min · EN · R · 6.6 (102 votes)
Dir. Robert Redford · Starring Rubén Blades, Richard Bradford, Sonia Braga, Julie Carmen, James Gammon, Melanie Griffith · Music Dave Grusin
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The accidental breakdown of an irrigation valve launches a hot confrontation between the mainly Latino farmers in a tiny New Mexico town and the real estate developers and politicians determined to acquire their land for a golf resort.

VIBE

A charming, sun-drenched tale of a small town's fight for its soul. It feels like a warm hug, blending gentle humor with a deep love for community and the land. A hopeful, almost magical, underdog story.

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